The path to breakthrough therapies begins with safety. Toxicology and preclinical safety professionals provide the critical insights that determine whether a new compound can safely move from discovery into the clinic. Their leadership underpins every decision about risk, dosage, and regulatory readiness.
At Klein Hersh, we find non clinical executives who help life sciences organizations build safer, smarter drug pipelines.
Strategic Roles in Non Clinical / Preclinical Development
In both pharma and biotech, toxicology executives are essential to guiding nonclinical development. These experts:
- Lead safety assessment programs for small molecules, biologics, and advanced modalities
- Design and execute GLP-compliant toxicology studies
- Collaborate with discovery and translational teams to assess candidate viability
- Interpret data to inform regulatory strategy and clinical trial design
- Serve as key contributors to IND-enabling activities and agency interactions
Whether working within a large pharmaceutical organization or a fast-moving biotech, toxicology executives must bring both scientific rigor and strategic foresight..
We have access to the top talent that Pharma tech and services providers rely on to deliver the solutions and expertise that is the lifeblood of their business model.Nonclinical Development Recruiting for a New Era of Innovation
As therapeutic platforms evolve, including gene therapy, mRNA, and cell-based therapies, so do the challenges of ensuring safety. Today’s toxicology and preclinical leaders must:
- Translate novel mechanisms into clear safety profiles
- Anticipate complex, modality-specific risks
- Guide cross-functional teams through early development milestones
Klein Hersh connects organizations with leaders who not only meet these challenges but redefine what’s possible in nonclinical development.
Why Organizations Turn to Klein Hersh for Biometrics & Biostatistics Executive Search
With over 25 years in life sciences executive recruitment, Klein Hersh understands the unique demands of statistical leadership. Our team:
- Maintains trusted networks across biostatistics, biometrics, and data analytics
- Recruits for roles spanning clinical development, HEOR, and healthcare analytics
- Tailors every search to scientific priorities, growth goals, and culture
- Delivers with precision and partnership—our process is fast, collaborative, and impact-driven
At Klein Hersh, we don’t just identify qualified candidates; we find the leaders who shape science, mitigate risk, and accelerate innovation.
The biggest benefits Klein Hersh provided was their speed to hire with qualified candidates. They are highly interactive and on-call as needed. Klein Hersh is simply the best.Klein Hersh delivers unique value in pharmaceutical and biotech executive search
Pharma tech and services providers rely on top talent to deliver the solutions and expertise that is the lifeblood of their business model. To meet their unique talent acquisition requirements, Klein Hersh works closely with internal leadership teams and venture capital/private equity firms to identify the right executives, leaning on a network of industry professionals that is unmatched in pharmaceutical recruiting. Connect with our executive search experts to find the leaders that will help you advance innovation and technology and deliver the world class service your clients demand.
Toxicology & Preclinical Safety Recruiting with Impact
Toxicology and preclinical development leaders play a foundational role in advancing safe, effective therapies. Klein Hersh connects life sciences organizations with the executives whose expertise guides risk evaluation, regulatory alignment, and early-stage development strategy.
Our work reflects the Klein Hersh standard: precision search, industry immersion, and a commitment to delivering leadership that strengthens pipelines and protects patient safety.
